DB - FA
- 5' 11"
- 193 lbs
- Age 34
- Northern Illinois
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- N/A
- Best / Worst
- N/A / N/A
Availability
Veteran safety Jimmie Ward will be released by the Houston Texans according to multiple reports. Houston will save $750K on its salary cap.
Fantasy Impact
Ward missed the entire 2025 season, spending the year on the reserve physically unable to perform list. Ward also suffered off-the-field issues as he was arrested twice in the span of three months over the summer. He has had an 11-year NFL career to date with the 49ers and Texans and has totaled 549 tackles, 10 interceptions, and 51 passes defended.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans did not have an update on the status of Jimmie Ward.
Fantasy Impact
Ward can be considered as day-to-day for now. His status will need to be monitored at practice throughout the week.
Jimmie Ward has not been cleared to resume practicing ahead of training camp.
Fantasy Impact
Ward underwent offseason foot surgery. He resumed running and is making good progress toward being healthy again.
The Texans placed Jimmie Ward on injured reserve.
Fantasy Impact
It was announced on Monday that Ward will undergo surgery on his foot injury. The Texans secondary will take a hit as a result.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Jimmie Ward will have surgery and miss the rest of the season.
Fantasy Impact
It appears that Ward won't be able to return for the postseason either. It is a tough break for the Texans secondary after also losing Tank Dell on the offensive side of the ball.
